The Drawings of Jasper Johns

Download or read book The Drawings of Jasper Johns written by Nan Rosenthal and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1990 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johns’ drawings are distinctive in part for his use of several techniques in the same work (including freehand drawing tracing and imprinting) as well as for his superb handling of a variety of media, including graphite pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel and watercolour. While his drawings are intimately connected with his paintings and prints, they are not necessarily produced in preparation for other works - often they are a way of refocusing attention on the subjects of the paintings, to provoke new thoughts about the images. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated study casts new light on one of America’s most important contemporary artists.